Born in the city of Almeria in Andalusia, Spain and raised in New York, Carmen Castilla, M.D., is a Manhattan-based, board-certified dermatologist specializing in personalized, patient-centered treatment plans in cosmetic and medical dermatology.

Dr. Castilla graduated cum laude from New York University, with a degree in studio art-photography and minor in psychology. After serving as a volunteer in an emergency room, she was inspired to pursue a career in medicine.

She attended Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, where she was a member of the highest honor society - Alpha Omega Alpha. She then completed her internship in internal medicine at the renowned Brigham and Women’s Hospital-Harvard Medical School in Boston and her dermatology training at New York University Langone Hospital, one of the top-ranked programs in the country.

Her interest in art naturally led her to dermatology, and this background has enhanced her clinical practice. Like art and photography, dermatology is a visual field which relies on pattern recognition to make a diagnosis or stylistic judgement to make things appear optimally beautiful. Art hones these observational skills, uniquely strengthening her abilities in dermatology. Her work in aesthetics, especially, is benefitted by a keen eye to notice subtleties, manipulating light and shadow to improve outcomes. 

As an internationally-recognized thought leader in skincare, and holistic medicine, she has published numerous papers and textbook chapters, is an expert source for media, and has a passion for sharing her evidence-based knowledge. She has frequently presented at conferences, including most recently, at the DASIL World Congress in Mexico City to speak about nutrition in dermatology.

Finally, she remains a clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Hospital and is committed to advancing the field of dermatology by teaching advanced technologies and cutting-edge techniques.

Dr. Castilla currently resides in New York City with her husband and two young daughters. She sees patients at New York Dermatology Group located in Manhattan’s Flatiron District.

Dr. Castilla is available as an expert to media, for consulting services in the development of new skincare technologies, treatments and products, as well as speaking engagements